Growth of bones is controlled by a symphony of hormones. Which hormone is of greatest importance for bone growth during infancy and childhood?
A) thyroid hormone
B) somatomedins
C) growth hormone
D) prolactin

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Growth hormone is of greatest importance for bone growth during infancy and childhood. It stimulates the liver to produce somatomedins, which stimulate bone growth. Thyroid hormone also plays a role in bone growth, but growth hormone is the primary hormone involved. Prolactin is not involved in bone growth.

Growth of Bones Is Controlled by a Symphony of Hormones